Convalued federal police officer: Illegal racing in Dresden uncovered!

Convalued federal police officer: Illegal racing in Dresden uncovered!

illegal car races are always a hot topic, especially when it comes to the legal consequences. So there was an extraordinary case in Dresden that heats the minds. A 49-year-old official from the federal police was involved in an illegal race, which had an exciting aftermath for both him and the investigators. While the race took place in Seidnitz in October 2022, it was observed and persecuted by civil servants. A Mazda and a BMW were involved that competed against each other on a distance of 800 meters. As reported [sächsische.de] (https://www.saechsische.de/lokales/dresden-ilegales-wettrennen-nun-a- naht-bundespolizist-uwq42vzh4vcrldog2k66lnzake.html), the racing ended with fines for the driver.

Both speeds received a penalty of 40 daily rates, which was suspended for probation, as well as an additional probation requirement of 300 euros. The federal police officer, who was also convicted, did not accept the judgment and appealed. Interesting: The public prosecutor also wanted to take the way of appeal, but failed to meet the deadline for one day, which is why its appeal was not permitted. Ultimately, the federal police officer had to pay a fine of 3,200 euros, which was considered a warning with a punishment and could not deteriorate.

reactions and legal framework conditions

While the Mazda driver assessed the procedure of the civil servants as critical, the driver of the BMW was fined with a fine of 2,400 euros. In addition, this driver was targeted by the public prosecutor, who tested a possible false statement against him. The presiding judge, on the other hand, praised the actions of the civil servants as "exemplary" and clarified the importance of such consistent measures against illegal racing events.

Illegal car races are punished in Germany by the Criminal Code (Section 315f of the Criminal Code). As the ADAC explains, punishments from money to prison are intended, even the sole raser can be prosecuted. The criteria for the definition of an illegal race are clear: there must be a competition at higher speed in which at least two participants are involved. Car enthusiasts who think they can simply steal away with risky driving maneuvers run the risk of attracting the attention of the police and thus falling into a legal trap.

legal consequences and possible consequences

The legal consequences for the participants in illegal street races are diverse. In addition to fines, prison stays also threaten in the worst case, especially if other road users are endangered. There is also the possibility that vehicles with which such races were carried out are confiscated. As executed on berhoff.de, drivers can also do without their vehicles for a long time. A decision that often not only affects the availability of the car, but can also put a significant impact on the finances of those involved.

illegal car races are not only a traffic at all, but also have a number of legal implications. In the Dresden scene, the razors seem to be on the road with a lot of pace, but the judiciary has a vigilant eye on them. It will be interesting to see what the further legal steps of the federal police officer will bring. It is to be hoped that this also has a deterrent effect on potential racers in the city.